Library Supervisor Aide

Township High School District 113•Deerfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Library Supervisor Aide supervises high school students in the library to help maintain a productive, respectful environment. The aide also supports the library team by organizing and maintaining materials and supplies, assisting with library programs and collections, and helping patrons locate and check out materials. The position is assigned to Deerfield High School for 7.5 hours per day, is non-exempt, and reports to the Principal or designee. The role requires clear communication and effective working relationships with students, staff, and the broader District 113 community. The aide must follow district requirements and Board of Education policies, contribute to the implementation of safety procedures, and support student safety and well-being. Work takes place in a school environment with usually moderate noise and regular exposure to louder classrooms, hallways, or cafeteria areas. The role involves frequent interaction with students and staff, deadlines with severe time constraints, and competing demands.

Requirements

At least 30 hours of college credit.
An ISBE license (PARA, SUB, or PEL) registered with Lake County ROE.
Excellent computer skills, including experience with cloud-based applications such as Google Workspace, and willingness and ability to learn new software.
Excellent customer service aptitude and skills.
Willingness to work as part of a team to assist with student supervision in the library.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of library patrons and address problems or concerns appropriately.
Patience, flexibility, and a student-centered approach.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written formats.
Ability to calculate figures, estimates, proportions, and percentages and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and additional library and Makerspace software.
Ability to remain calm under job-related stress and frequent contact with students, colleagues, and the public.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, write, type, speak, listen, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, reaching, or crawling may be required.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with high school students in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

Supervise and assist students and staff in the library.
Use behavior management skills to promote respectful, productive interactions and a positive library climate.
Maintain library equipment and supplies.
Process and maintain appropriate library materials.
Assist librarians with maintaining collections of books, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, and other materials.
Help staff and students locate and check out materials as needed.
Create print and digital displays showcasing library materials and events as needed.
Communicate clearly with library patrons and District 113 community members, present information, and respond to questions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
Perform duties in accordance with district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Contribute to the maintenance and implementation of district safety policies and procedures; use sound safety judgment, report potentially unsafe conditions, and follow equipment and ergonomic safety instructions.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and interpret verbal and written instructions while managing abstract and concrete variables.